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May 19, 2013
See the tornado, damaging wind and large hail reports on our interactive map.
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May 19, 2013
See images and video from the Plains as severe thunderstorms left their mark.
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May 19, 2013
Parts of the Plains, Midwest have seen a startling absence of tornadoes.
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May 18, 2013
The latest breaking news, tornado warnings, photos and more.
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May 18, 2013
More than five dozens climbers successfully scaled Mount Everest.
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May 18, 2013
The photos, reports, and perspective behind flooding rain in parts of Alabama Saturday.
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May 17, 2013
Indonesian-born and Qatar-based photographer Helminadia Ranford captured breathtaking photos of Mt. Bromo, an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
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May 17, 2013
A spacewalk has repaired a leak on the International Space Station, NASA said.
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May 18, 2013
Spring warmth has arrived in most of the U.S., except this state.
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May 16, 2013
Storm storms leave damage near Shreveport, Louisiana. See photos and tweets.
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May 18, 2013
We walk through the full timeline of the Texas tornadoes on May 15, 2013.
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May 16, 2013
Where Earth has been changed forever.
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May 16, 2013
Thousands of small glaciers, unconnected to continental-scale ice sheets, have dumped about 260 million tons of meltwater into the ocean annually between 2003 and 2009.
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May 16, 2013
After months with record-low activity, the 2013 tornado season roared back with a vengeance on Wednesday as at least 10 twisters touched down across portions of north-central Texas, killing at least 6 and injuring dozens more.
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May 18, 2013
Steam and ash clouds are occasionally rising to 20,000 feet from an active Alaska volcano.
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May 16, 2013
Seismic activity is continuing at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City and authorities say they have readied shelters and identified evacuation routes in case they should be needed.
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May 16, 2013
Cyclone Mahasan weakened Thursday afternoon into a tropical storm and then dissipated, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and spared Myanmar almost entirely, meteorological officials said.
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May 17, 2013
The Ocean Conservancy releases stunning photos from its recent international beach cleanup day.
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May 17, 2013
Finding the oldest water on Earth has implications for understanding life on Earth and maybe Mars.
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May 18, 2013
It's now time to move on in a Texas town wrecked by a massive twister.
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| Overcast with rain showers. High of 52F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Overcast with rain showers. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with rain showers. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 60%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 59F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 50 | 61 | 52 | 55 | 48 | 52 | 46 |
| Wind | 14 mph NNW | 21 mph NNW | 28 mph North | 23 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 74% | 70% | 77% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 90% | 90% | 80% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 97% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers | Thunderstorm | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:23 AM
8:17 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 54 | 48 | 52 | 46 | 52 | 45 | 52 | 43 |
| Wind | 27 mph NNW | 29 mph NNW | 26 mph NNW | 25 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 80% | 82% | 75% | 68% |
| Chance of Precip. | 80% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Rain Showers |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:22 AM
8:18 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 48 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 54 | 41 | 50 | 43 |
| Wind | 29 mph NNW | 28 mph NNW | 20 mph NNW | 12 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 84% | 64% | 75% |
| Chance of Precip. | 90% | 60% | 60% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 89% | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Conditions | Rain Showers | Rain Showers | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:21 AM
8:19 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 45 | 59 | 48 | 57 | 50 | 48 | 48 |
| Wind | 8 mph North | 6 mph NE | 10 mph ENE | 10 mph East |
| Humidity | 83% | 66% | 72% | 99% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:20 AM
8:20 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 46 | 46 | 57 | 45 | 57 | 48 | 54 | 46 |
| Wind | 9 mph East | 10 mph ESE | 17 mph ESE | 13 mph SE |
| Humidity | 94% | 61% | 70% | 79% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 91% | 98% | 66% | 58% |
| Conditions | Chance of Rain | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:19 AM
8:21 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 50 | 48 | 61 | 54 | 68 | 57 | 57 | 55 |
| Wind | 13 mph SSE | 21 mph SSE | 22 mph SSE | 16 mph South |
| Humidity | 91% | 75% | 66% | 92% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 63% | 65% | 70% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:22 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 54 | 70 | 54 | 72 | 59 | 59 | 57 |
| Wind | 5 mph WSW | 8 mph NE | 9 mph East | 8 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 93% | 54% | 62% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 96% | 53% | 54% | 93% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Partly Cloudy | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:18 AM
8:23 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 55 | 72 | 61 | 72 | 63 | 59 | 59 |
| Wind | 6 mph SW | 11 mph ESE | 12 mph ESE | 4 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 88% | 67% | 72% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 92% | 79% | 82% | 73% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:17 AM
8:24 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 59 | 59 | 72 | 55 | 70 | 52 | 57 | 54 |
| Wind | 2 mph South | 1 mph NNW | 5 mph NE | 3 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 100% | 54% | 51% | 89% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 20% | 30% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 41% | 11% | 32% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:16 AM
8:25 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 57 | 57 | 70 | 59 | 68 | 59 | 57 | 57 |
| Wind | 1 mph NW | 3 mph North | 5 mph NE | 2 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 100% | 66% | 72% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 30% | 20% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 75% | 62% | 71% | 46% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:15 AM
8:26 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 55 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 68 | 61 | 57 | 57 |
| Wind | 2 mph NW | 2 mph NNW | 3 mph NNE | 2 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 100% | 69% | 79% | 100% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 22% | 26% | 30% | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Fog |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 19, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KUNR) | 67 °F | 46 °F |
| Record (KUNR) | 93 °F (2009) | 28 °F (1895) |
| Yesterday | 72 °F | 56 °F |
| Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 1 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 19, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:23 AM MDT | 8:17 PM MDT |
| Civil Twilight | 4:49 AM MDT | 8:51 PM MDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:06 AM MDT | 9:34 PM MDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 3:15 AM MDT | 10:25 PM MDT |
| Moon | 2:12 PM MDT | 2:00 AM MDT |
| Length Of Visible Light | 16h 02m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 54m
Tomorrow will be 1m 58s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 64% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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73 °F
Sioux Falls
72 °F
Huron
71 °F
Brookings
71 °F
Watertown
69 °F
Mitchell
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46 °F
Custer
51 °F
Spearfish
53 °F
Pine Ridge
54 °F
Buffalo
54 °F
Rapid City
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| Station | Depth | Elevation |
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| North Rapid Creek | 0 in | 6130 ft |
| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Rapid City WFO | This station is not reporting. | ||
| Rapid City | 56 °F | Overcast | 8:52 AM MDT |
| Ellsworth AFB | 55 °F | Light Rain Mist | 9:00 AM MDT |
| Custer | 54 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:53 AM MDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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| No flights were found. | |||
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KRAP) |
| Wind Speed: | 9.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 305° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | 2300 ft |
METAR KRAP 191452Z 33009KT 6SM BR BKN023 OVC030 13/12 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP055 60001 T01330117 58002
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| No events within 10 mi of location. View all events. | ||
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Mariners vs. Indians | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 74 °F |
| Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, 61 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Atlético Madrid vs. Celta Vigo | 12:00 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C |
| Betis vs. Mallorca | 12:00 PM CEST on May 19, 2013 | Chance of Rain, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Average High 79° F/ 26° C |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| HP Byron Nelson Championship | 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 72 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 67 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Windchill | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website |
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| Rockerville, Rapid City, SD | 55.8 °F | - | 50 °F | 80% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4531 ft | 8:57 AM MDT | Normal | |
| RAWS BAKER PARK SD, Keystone, SD | 55 °F | - | 49 °F | 79% | NW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4673 ft | 8:35 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS MT. RUSHMORE SD, Keystone, SD | 53 °F | - | 49 °F | 86% | ENE at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5399 ft | 8:13 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Edinborough, Rapid City, SD | 55.4 °F | - | 52 °F | 88% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3722 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Bogus Jim Road, Rapid City, SD | 54.7 °F | - | 50 °F | 84% | North at 0.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4250 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| nemo rd and norris peak rd, Rapid City, SD | 56.7 °F | - | 49 °F | 75% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4265 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS CUSTER STATE PARK SD, Fairburn, SD | 55 °F | - | 52 °F | 89% | NNE at 5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3950 ft | 8:18 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS NEMO SD, Nemo, SD | 52 °F | - | 48 °F | 86% | NW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 4644 ft | 7:57 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Elk Creek Village, Piedmont, SD | 55.6 °F | - | 52 °F | 88% | North at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3576 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| RAWS PORTABLE FIRE MET 1 SD, Pringle, SD | 54 °F | - | 46 °F | 73% | West at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5014 ft | 8:35 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Bella & Buddy's Dog Leg Meadowbrook Golf, Rapid City, SD | 56.7 °F | - | 52 °F | 84% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3346 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Spring Creek Acres, Hermosa, SD | 59.0 °F | - | 56 °F | 89% | SSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3450 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| MesoWest Rapid City/WFO , Rapid City, SD | 57 °F | - | 54 °F | 91% | North at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3378 ft | 8:32 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Rapid City, SD | 56.7 °F | - | 53 °F | 86% | NNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3251 ft | 9:00 AM MDT | Normal | |
| APRSWXNET Rapid City SD , Rapid City, SD | 56 °F | - | 51 °F | 84% | NE at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3264 ft | 8:48 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Rapid Valley, Rapid City, SD | 56.8 °F | - | 53 °F | 87% | NNE at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 3240 ft | 9:04 AM MDT | Normal | |
| RAWS CUSTER SD, Custer, SD | 51 °F | - | 45 °F | 81% | SW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 5820 ft | 8:24 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| HADS RAPID CK BLO SEWAGE PLANT NEAR R SD, Rapid City, SD | 57 °F | - | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 3000 ft | 8:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Radar Hills, Box Elder, SD | 55.7 °F | - | 53 °F | 91% | NW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3152 ft | 9:04 AM MDT | Normal | |
| JoDa's House, Box Elder, SD | 56.5 °F | - | 53 °F | 89% | WNW at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3090 ft | 9:00 AM MDT | Normal | |
| MesoWest North side of westbound I90 , Box Elder, SD | 55 °F | - | - | - | NNW at 14 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3085 ft | 8:25 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| Prairie View Estates, Box Elder, SD | 56.3 °F | - | 55 °F | 94% | NW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3064 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| Elk Creek Ranchettes #2, Piedmont, SD | 55.3 °F | - | 53 °F | 92% | West at 13.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 3225 ft | 9:05 AM MDT | Rapid Fire | |
| HADS DEERFIELD RESERVOIR NEAR ROCHFOR SD, Hill City, SD | 48 °F | 48 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 5908 ft | 8:00 AM MDT | MADIS | |
| RAWS BKF3 PORTABLE SD, Hill City, SD | 47 °F | 45 °F | 42 °F | 82% | NNW at 4 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 6629 ft | 8:36 AM MDT | MADIS | |
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